Los Angeles Bicycle Accident Lawyer
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Cyclists in Los Angeles ride bike lanes, the beach path, and the L.A. River path, but they still share most streets with drivers who are not watching for them. A Los Angeles bicycle accident lawyer at Feher Law fights for riders hurt by careless drivers.
Cyclists are among the most exposed road users, and in a collision with a vehicle the rider takes the force.
We represent injured cyclists across Los Angeles County, from beach paths to downtown streets.
A lawyer can protect your rights and deal with the insurer while you recover.
Key Takeaways
- Bicyclists have the same rights and duties as drivers under Vehicle Code 21200.
- Under the Three Feet for Safety Act, Vehicle Code 21760, a driver passing a bicycle must leave at least three feet and change lanes when practicable.
- A driver who opens a door into traffic can be liable under Vehicle Code 22517.
- Not wearing a helmet does not bar a claim, although insurers may argue it worsened a head injury. Riders under 18 must wear one under Vehicle Code 21212.
- The City of Los Angeles’ Vision Zero analysis found that about 6% of city streets account for about 65% of deaths and serious injuries involving people walking and biking (LADOT, 2017).
- You pay nothing unless we win.
Why Choose Feher Law for a Bicycle Crash
Cyclists face drivers who say “I never saw him” and insurers who suggest a rider should have been somewhere else. We answer that with evidence:
- video from nearby businesses, buses, and doorbell cameras
- bike, helmet, and clothing evidence, preserved as is
- witness statements and, in serious cases, accident reconstruction
- medical proof that ties injuries such as fractures, road rash, and head injuries to the crash
Verdicts & Settlements
$170M+ Recovered for California Workers & Injury Victims
Real case outcomes from Feher Law across personal injury and employment matters, resolved under California law.
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Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its specific facts under California law. View full results on our Case Results page.
Why Acting Fast Protects Your Case
Plan around two deadlines: two years to sue under Code of Civil Procedure 335.1, and six months to give a city or county written notice under Government Code 911.2 when public property or a public driver is involved.
- Nearby camera video is often overwritten within weeks
- Your bike and helmet need to be preserved in their post-crash condition
- Hit-and-run drivers are easiest to identify in the first days
- Road hazards, such as a pothole or debris, get repaired
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Meet Our Team
Thomas Feher, Esq.
Founding Attorney
Stephen Wiard, Esq.
Senior Trial Attorney
Sandy Luu, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Alex Ballard, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Karen Parra, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Chase Nielsen, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Betsy Gomez
Managing Paralegal
Erica Feher
Chief of Operations
Austin Wallick, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Samantha Marquez
Legal Secretary
Marcela Guzman
Intake Specialist (Employment)
Alejandro Zelaya
Intake Specialist (Personal Injury)
Daniela Ramirez
Litigation Assistant
Marvin Rodriguez
Paralegal
Cassandra De Vera
Law Clerk
What a Los Angeles Bicycle Accident Lawyer Does
A Los Angeles bicycle accident lawyer protects you from the insurer’s version of events. We collect evidence, deal with the insurers, document your injuries, and negotiate based on the full value of your claim. When the driver left or is uninsured, we look to your own uninsured motorist coverage under Insurance Code 11580.2, where your policy provides it.
How a Bicycle Case Moves With Feher Law
- Free evaluation of the crash and your injuries.
- Investigation: scene, video, witnesses, and the driver’s insurance.
- Medical documentation and cost tracking.
- Demand and negotiation.
- Lawsuit if the insurer does not offer a fair amount.
What Affects Bicycle Accident Value in Los Angeles
Several things set the value of a cyclist’s claim: the injury and its permanence, treatment and repair costs, missed work, the driver’s share of fault, and the insurance that can pay. We review those together once your treatment is documented.
California Bicycle Laws That Affect Fault
Bicycle law affects fault, so it affects value. The rules that come up most often are:
- Same rights as drivers: under Vehicle Code 21200, bicyclists must follow traffic laws and have the same rights as drivers.
- Safe passing: under Vehicle Code 21760, drivers must pass at a safe distance of at least three feet.
- Dooring: Vehicle Code 22517 bars opening a door unless it is reasonably safe.
- Turns: drivers turning left across a cyclist’s path must yield under Vehicle Code 21801.
- Helmets: required for riders under 18 under Vehicle Code 21212. For riders 18 and over, there is no state helmet requirement for regular bicycles.
- Shared fault: your recovery is reduced by your percentage of responsibility but not barred, a rule from Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975) 13 Cal.3d 804.
First Steps After a Bicycle Crash
- Call 911 and get medical help, even if you feel fine.
- Do not leave the scene if you can stay, and get the driver’s information and the police report number.
- Photograph your injuries, the bike, the road, and the vehicles.
- Keep the bike and helmet exactly as they are.
- Find witnesses and video.
- Avoid recorded statements and quick settlement offers.
Deadlines That Apply to Cyclists
Two years from the crash is the general limit for a bicycle injury suit (Code of Civil Procedure 335.1). A dangerous intersection, bike lane, or path managed by a city or county brings a six-month government claim deadline (Government Code 911.2).
Evidence in a Bicycle Accident Case
Evidence includes the police report, photos, video, a GPS or cycling-app record of your ride (which can show your speed and route), witness statements, medical records, repair or replacement estimates for the bike and gear, and any communications with the driver or insurer. Save your app data before it is deleted.
California Bike Rights That Protect Los Angeles Cyclists
A cyclist has the same rights and duties as a driver under Vehicle Code 21200. The Three Feet for Safety Act, Vehicle Code 21760, requires drivers to leave at least three feet when passing a bicycle. Vehicle Code 22517 bars opening a car door into traffic when it is unsafe, which is the law behind most dooring crashes. Adult cyclists are not required to wear a helmet, because Vehicle Code 21212 applies to riders under 18, and not wearing one does not by itself decide who is at fault.
After a Los Angeles Bicycle Crash: Hit-and-Run, Reports, and Claims
A crash with a bicycle on a city street is usually documented by the Los Angeles Police Department or another local agency, and one on a state route by the California Highway Patrol. Cyclists often leave the scene by ambulance, so ask for the report number, and we will obtain the report and any 911 call records.
A hit-and-run driver who cannot be found does not end a cyclist’s claim. Your own uninsured motorist coverage can respond when the policy includes it, and we pursue both the search and the coverage.
What a Bicycle Lawyer Costs
Riders pay nothing upfront. Our fee is a share of what we recover, in a written agreement as Business and Professions Code 6147 requires.
Services We Offer
We help injured cyclists across Los Angeles County.
What Cyclists Recover in Los Angeles Cases
Bicycle injuries are often serious because riders have no protection. Value depends on the injury and the evidence, and we do not publish a range that could mislead you.
| Injury Type | Typical Settlement | Severe / Catastrophic Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Road Rash / Abrasions | $3,000 – $20,000 | $30,000 – $75,000 |
| Broken Bones | $20,000 – $150,000 | $300,000 – $1,000,000 |
| Spinal Injury | $100,000 – $1,000,000 | $2,000,000 – $10,000,000+ |
| Traumatic Brain Injury | $250,000 – $2,000,000 | $5,000,000 – $15,000,000+ |
| Wrongful Death | $500,000 – $3,000,000 | $5,000,000 – $20,000,000+ |
The ranges in this table are general illustrations and not a prediction of what any case is worth. Every case depends on its own facts, the evidence, the law that applies, and the insurance available. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This is not legal advice.
We represent cyclists throughout Los Angeles and Southern California.
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Talk to a Los Angeles Bicycle Accident Lawyer
Hurt while riding? contact Feher Law or call (310) 340-1112. The first consultation is free.
Notable Recent Settlements
Examples of California cases Feher Law has resolved on behalf of clients in this practice area:
- $929K – Car Accident
- $1.25M – Pedestrian Accident – Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its specific facts under California law.
Last reviewed by Thomas Feher, Esq. – October 2026
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Other Los Angeles Practice Areas
Feher Law also serves Los Angeles clients in these related practice areas:
- Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer
- Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
- Los Angeles Truck Accident Lawyer
- Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
- Los Angeles Rideshare Accident Lawyer
- Los Angeles Brain Injury Lawyer
- Los Angeles Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer
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For a general overview of how we represent Los Angeles County clients across all practice areas, see our Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer page.